"Use a pen name,"they said. "It will be fun," they said. Despite the assertive assurances that a pen name will make my literary career nothing but rainbows and sunshine, I've decided against using one for the following reasons:
Misogynists. Brilliant female authors were forced to hide in the shadows of male pen … [Read more...]

I've been an independent author for 16 years now. The name of the game has changed dramatically. The ways to piss off indie authors has not. If you are guilty of any of the following, rest assured, you are on our bad side.
Expect Us to Give You Free Books. Would you like it if we went to your job and prattled on … [Read more...]

So you want to romance a romance author... Good luck. No really, good luck. We can be cynical or down right mushy--- both of which may be hard to take. There are a wide range of romance authors out there. I'm a dramatic, comedic, sarcastic one which is an odd combination in itself. If you want to impress us, you need … [Read more...]

Hello again,
It seems any movie I watch that showcases a writer portrays them as a basket case, socially awkward, drunk, or erratic. So, I thought it was high time to divide the truths from the stereotypes.
1. Drunkards. We aren't all drunks. Actually, at least half the writers I associate with on a regular … [Read more...]